Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Tay Soo Sien speak with Edmund Twohill, Co-Founder and Executive Director, ImpactSG, about building up a philanthropic culture in Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Tay Soo Sien speak with Hoo Wei Liam, Assistant Marketing Director, Motorist SG and Clifford Chow, Co-Founder of Asphalt, about using QR codes for immigration clearance going in and out of Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Tay Soo Sien speak with Captain (NS) (Dr) Tan Yu Xiang, a Search and Rescue Medical Officer from 1 Medical Squadron, Republic of Singapore Air Force, about saving a life while returning home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Tay Soo Sien speak with Tan Chee Wee, Chief Executive, ECDA, about how their new childminding pilot will benefit Singaporean parents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 'Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Janel Kok, marketing and communications lead for Asia, for the ‘Only in Madrid’ global campaign. Kok shares travel tips when exploring Madrid, the Spanish capital. Kok talks about the world’s oldest restaurant, the best buys at the old San Miguel market and which wineries offer the best experiences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Izzy Formby-Jackson, super swing and dance captain, as well as Shakira Simpson, super swing. The pair talk about what the role of a super swing entails when it comes to the West End musical SIX, which is now being staged at Marina Bay Sands Theatre. Both talk more about the themes inherent in this 80-minute musical, where the six wives of Henry VIII tell their tales about being married to the former King of England. See omnystudio.com/listener...

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Eric Wong, director of Cande Pictures which produced “Hi Noel”, a Singaporean Christmas movie slated for release on 28 November. He's joined by Dylan Quek and Jamie Teo, actors who play a feuding couple in the movie. Tune in for all the action and production that goes into the making of this film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News outlets have begun quitting X, formerly Twitter, over accusations that the platform enables the spread of disinformation under its owner Elon Musk. Sweden’s newspaper of reference, the left-liberal Dagens Nyheter (DN), joins Spain’s Vanguardia and Britain’s centre-left daily The Guardian as the third media outlet to stop posting content on the platform. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak to Nicholas Fang, Managing Director, Black Dot Research, to discover the significance of such a move...

Resorts World Sentosa’s (RWS) casino licence has been renewed for two years instead of three, after its tourism performance was found unsatisfactory by the authorities. In a statement on Nov 18, the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) said the renewal will take effect from Feb 6, 2025. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak to Lau Kong Cheen, Associate Professor, School of Business, and Head of Marketing Programme, SUSS, to find out how the casino can drive its numbers, and examine the fine...

Rafael Nadal’s illustrious career came to an end, as Spain lost to the Netherlands in the Davis Cup on an emotional night in Malaga. Spanish great Nadal, who has won 22 Grand Slam titles, recently announced the men’s team event would be the last of his career. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak to Matt Fitzgerald, Senior Content Editor, Tennis Channel, to take a look at the legacy the ‘King of Clay’ leaves behind. They look ahead to who might succeed him as a tennis great. See...

Shi Ruxin, founder and CEO of tech company Xinthesys, shares how her ability to adapt to her circumstances paved her road to becoming a successful entrepreneur. From her earliest days helping her mother run her hawker stall, to being retrenched in her earlier corporate career, Ruxin recounts the most valuable lessons her journey has given her on tenacity, living with intentionality, and the value of family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Tay Soo Sien speak with Christopher Tan, Founder and CEO, Providend, about whether we should still tap on our CPF Special Accounts to save up money for retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Tay Soo Sien speak with transport analyst Terence Fan, who's also Assistant Professor of Strategic Management, SMU, about why COE premiums have dropped once more for most categories in the late November 2024 results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Tay Soo Sien speak with Darren Lew, Senior Principal Engineer with the Catchment and Waterways department, PUB, about how flood-resilient Singapore is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Ava Ang, country manager of Tourism Western Australia. Ang talks about WA’s vibrant wine culture, with a special focus on the Margaret River Region. She reveals key wineries, vineyards, and wine experiences to explore. Ang also talks about the recently concluded Pair’d Margaret River Region festival – an inaugural food and wine event – which took place in November 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest World at Work report by HR services firm GP has found that 68% of  Singapore employees are either already searching or likely to search for a new job in the next six months. Work It’s Cheryl Goh and Chew Wui Lynn speak to Charles Ferguson, General Manager at GP to find out what’s driving this shift.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspired by the standing sushi bars in Tokyo, the original branch of Standing Sushi Bar opened in August 2009. It has since evolved over the past 15 years, but still continues to attract loyal diners. Cheryl Goh and Chew Wui Lynn speak Howard Lo, Owner of the Empire Eats restaurant group which includes Standing Sushi Bar, to found out more about the restaurant's journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marymount Bakehouse, famed for its intricately hand-scored, naturally fermented sourdough loaves, has opened a full-fledged sourdough café at Farrer Park. On Eat Drink Singapore, Chef-owner Ian Ferdinand Chong and his partner, Ong Jingwen, tell Cheryl Goh and Chew Wui Lynn more about what’s cooking at their cafe, and their ‘soughdough’ lifestyle.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experts have pointed to an "explosion" of deepfakes – created using artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to alter visual and audio content – as a recent and intensifying scourge. The most recent case being the deepfake nude photos of Singapore Sports School students that had been created and circulated by schoolmates. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak with a lawyer, Chooi Jing Yen, Director, Chooi Jing Yen LLC, on the legal recourse victims can take, and what more the Singapore government...

Fewer households received ComCare financial assistance from the government in 2023 compared with the previous year, the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) said in a report released on Tuesday (Nov 19). Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak to Firdaus D’Cruz, chief executive of Pertapis, to find out more from a welfare home about the financial challenges these lower-income households face, and the extent of support these financial aids offers to these beneficiaries. See...

As the climate conference COP29 is underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, leaders of the world come together to discuss pressing climate issues. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak to Sharad Somani, Partner, Head of ESG Consulting, KPMG in Singapore, to take a look at the significance of the climate conference on Singapore, and the Republic’s role and contributions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fathima Zohra — known to her online followers as Zoe Zora — is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusivity. Zoe was paralysed at the age of 20 after a car accident while she was on holiday in India. She shares her journey towards healing, embracing her new self, and the strength and she has found in the balance between vulnerability and self-compassion.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Noelle Teoh, Associate Lawyer, GJC Law, about the types of job-related information we should not reveal to avoid breaching legal agreements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Anders Sjoberg, Ambassador of Sweden to Singapore, about the significance of Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf's first state visit to Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.